Events

Fly Tying Series with Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi and the Wenatchee River Institute Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. 11 - Mar. 10, 6-8PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied. Enjoy small-group […]

All events are open to the public, and run from 4 to 5 p.m. and will be held at the WSU Tree Fruit Research & Extension Center on Wednesdays from 4-5 P.M. (1100 N. Western Ave., Wenatchee).  2/19/2020 Dr. Audrey Huerta, Assoc. Professor, Dept. of Geology, Central Washington University “Geology of Antarctica: Hot Science on a cold Continent” Professor Huerta has been studying the Geology of Antarctica for the past 15 years. Her primary interests is understanding the Geologic Evolution […]

Moonlight Snowshoe Stroll at Wenatchee River Institute On Fri., Feb. 21, take a guided snowshoe stroll along the whispering Wenatchee River on Leavenworth’s Riverfront Park Trail and Barn Beach Reserve property. The tour will start at 5PM from the Wenatchee River Institute (WRI), 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. Experience the natural world at dusk and then ambient-lit darkness, while on snowshoes. WRI naturalists will guide the tour talking about the night sky constellations and waterscape along the way. Snowshoes provided […]

This is a women/girl-specific event. All ages and abilities. All sisters welcome! Sisters in Action Sports (SAS) is partnering with Stevens Pass Mountain Resort to welcome women/girl skiers/snowboarders for a "SNOW DAY" on the mountain! This is an inclusive, safe, and community-building event for girls and women of all ages and abilities. We aim to encourage, empower, and increase participation in action sports at all levels. There will be vendors, ski/snowboard demos, raffles, two group rides, and FUN for all! […]

Join Lake Wenatchee State Park staff every Saturday in January & February at 1pm as park staff guide you on a snowshoe hike through scenery along the Wenatchee River, the shore of Lake Wenatchee, and surrounding forest. Participants can enjoy a well-packed route through parts of our park that are not always accessible in summer. Expect some historical talking points about the park and views of Nason Ridge, Dirty Face, and South Beach. When: 1 Pm Where: North Entrance by […]

Fly Tying Series with Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi and the Wenatchee River Institute Do you fly fish or would you like to fly fish? Then you need flies! Learn the basics of fly tying from Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers’ Bruce Merighi. This is a five-Tuesday series Feb. 11 - Mar. 10, 6-8PM in Wenatchee River Institute’s Red Barn, 347 Division St. in Leavenworth. There is nothing like catching a fish with a fly you hand tied. Enjoy small-group […]

We all want to reduce our waste, but is “zero waste” really achievable? Join us in a discussion about ways to produce less garbage. What can really be recycled in NCW? What can be avoided entirely? And should “zero waste” really be the goal? We’ll take a virtual walk through the typical home, talking about practical ways to reduce waste in each area of our lives. There will be an emphasis on items we use in the kitchen and “on-the-go,” […]

Science on Tap! Avalanche Cycles and Atmospheric Rivers- the winter of 2019-20 in the Central Cascades On Thu. Feb. 27, 6-7pm, learn life-saving information during Wenatchee River Institute’s (WRI) Science on Tap! at Badger Mountain Brewing, 1 Orondo Ave. in Wenatchee. Matt Primomo, avalanche specialist for Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC) will talk about this season’s snowpack, weather, and avalanche events, exploring the correlation between avalanche cycles and atmospheric rivers. Whether you backcountry ski, snowboard, snowshoe, snowmobile, winter camp, or just […]

Location: Milepost 111 Brewing Company-407 Aplets Way Cashmere WA 98815 Want to try out a few pages of your recent inspiration? Eager to read from your just-published memoir? Got poems? Plan on a fun and casual evening sharing original work at Write On The River’s open mic, “Four Minutes of Fame.” We start gathering at 6:30, and readings start at 7:00. Food and beverages are available all evening. “Four Minutes of Fame” is free to the public, and anyone may […]

Special Olympics Location: Icicle Trail at Fish Hatchery Back loop of the Icicle River Trails will be closed for all trail users except for those participating, volunteering or spectating at the Special Olympics Event. More than 1,500 Special Olympics athletes will represent Washington hometowns ranging from Bellingham to Vancouver and Seattle to Spokane at the 2020 Special Olympics Washington Winter Games in Wenatchee, Feb. 28 - March 1, 2020 Opening Ceremonies will be held at the Town Toyota Center in […]

Date: Fri, 02/28/2020 Time: 5:30-7:00 pm Location: Pybus Event Center RSVP appreciated but not required Catch up with friends and meet new people interested in our land, water and trails. Please join us for Wild Ideas, a fun, free event at Pybus Event Center featuring: Beer & wine available for purchase ($5 cash only), complimentary non-alcoholic drinks and finger foods provided by CDLT and Land Trust members, three short, inspiring 8-minute talks that give you a taste about interesting topics […]

Ski & Ride for a Cure is a team and individual ski and snowboarding event benefiting local cancer related charities. The day is filled with food, music, games, swag, fundraising challenge while making every run more meaningful. Participants of all ages and skills engage in friendly competition for prizes in two categories: Top Fundraiser Individual & Top Fundraisers Team Participants who raise $250+ dollars by February 25, 2020 will be invited to a VIP luncheon. This year's event will also […]